If you’re a New Yorker, you’ve probably heard about the REAL ID , a new(ish) form of identification that you will need to have if you wish to travel in 2025 and beyond .
And although the deadline date has been pushed back a few times , starting May 7th, 2025 , New Yorkers will need this brand new card to fly domestically in the United States . This means your standard license will not allow you on a plane after this date!
If this affects you and your travel plans, you will have to get a REAL ID, or you could get an enhanced license instead…